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When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch

US President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker Folarin Balogun reviewed is the latest instance of political interference in the…

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When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch

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domenica 5 luglio 2026·forbes.com
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun’s Red Card, Report Says
Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player's red card.
domenica 5 luglio 2026·apnews.com
FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match…

When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch

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When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch

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Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun’s Red Card, Report Says

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

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FIFA suspends Balogun's red card after Trump's intervention, sparking controversy over political influence in…

Trump confirms asking Fifa to review Balogun red card

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FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

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Trump called FIFA chief to review Balogun's red card — Report

Trump admits calling FIFA over a red card; the reversal for the US striker sparks an outcry

FIFA cleared Balogun to face Belgium after Trump intervention, sources say | Africanews

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

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Donald Trump intervenes to reinstate US striker Folarin Balogun for World Cup match

When politics intruded on the World Cup pitch

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'

From Mussolini to Trump: Four times politics hit the World Cup